

The image depicts a painting of a cat titled "Musk Cat" by Uto Gyoshi. The painting features a black and white cat sitting on the ground, facing right. The cat has a white face, chest, and paws, and a black back and tail. The cat is surrounded by a tree with green leaves and pink flowers on the right side. A bird sits on a branch in the top left corner. The background of the painting is a mottled brown color. The painting is framed by a gold border with a patterned design. The bottom of the painting features some green grass.
Artwork Details
- Date
- mid- to late 16th century
- Medium
- Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 468 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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